Index

A

Accessories, slow cooker, 250

Almond milk, 18

Apples/applesauce

Apple Sage Sausage Patties, 240

Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit Cobbler, 215

Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244

Slightly Drunken Apples, 221

Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage Stuffing, 142

Split Pea Apple Soup, 25

Aquafaba, Linda’s Homemade Chickpea, 231

Artichokes

Ann’s Stuffed Artichoke Soup, 60

Spinach Artichoke Dip, 187

B

Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78

Baking, in slow cooker, 13, 14, 18, 166

Banana Bread, Wholesome Chocolate Chip, 175

BBQ sauce

Citrus Rum BBQ Sauce, 245

King Mushroom BBQ, 164

Beans. See also Chickpeas

Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94

canned, 23, 229

Caribbean Mango Black Beans, 76

Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30

Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28

Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84

dry

cost of, 229

preparing, 145

slow cooking, 11, 13, 16, 17, 18

undercooked, 22

Green Chiles Refried Black Beans, 38

Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90

Mojito Pinto Beans, 69

Not Baked Beans, 145

Not Fried Pinto Beans with Guajillo Chiles, 147

Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101

Smoky Bean Dip, 186

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Sweet Potato White Bean Soup, 50

Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31

White Bean and Kale Stew, 29

Beer

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

Beets

Golden Borscht, 42

Sweet Herbed Beets, 130

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

Berries. See also Blueberries; Cranberries

Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit Cobbler, 215

Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210

Beverages

Annie’s Masala Spiced Coffee, 197

Do-It-Yourself Chai Concentrate, 196

syrups for

Cinnamon Spice Syrup, 194

Pumpkin Spice Syrup with Real Pumpkin, 195

Thick Cardamom Hot Chocolate, 223

Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192

Black-Eyed Pea Curry, Anu’s, 79

Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180

Bouillon, DIY Golden, 237

Breads, 166

Breakfasts, 190

Broccoli

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126

Brownies

The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213

Have-It-Your-Way Brownies, 214

Brussels sprouts

Balsamic Brussels Sprouts, 138

Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135

Burnt foods, avoiding, 14

Buying guidelines, 16

C

Cabbage

Dill Cabbage Steaks over Roasted Rainbow Potatoes, 124

Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Cakes

Julie’s Original gluten-free white cake mix, 20, 224

Not-from-a-Box Cake Mix, 20, 224

Pineapple Upside Down Cake, 228

Spiced Sweet Potato Pudding Cake, 225

Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226

Carnitas, Jackfruit, 40

Carrots

Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67

Cherry Bourbon Cocktail Carrots, 188

Herbed Carrot and Baby Turnip Soup, 43

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

Vodka and Dill-Glazed Baby Carrots, 141

Cashew cream, 18

Cashew milk, 18

Casseroles and loaves, 85

Cauliflower

Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93

Cauliflower and Celery Root Bisque, 51

Curried Roast Cauliflower, 136

Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80

Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135

Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126

Tofu or Cauliflower Masala, 34

Celery root

Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93

Cauliflower and Celery Root Bisque, 51

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

Celiac disease, 20

Cereal Snack Mix, Old Fashioned, 184

Chai Concentrate, Do-It-Yourself, 196

Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77

Cheese, vegan

Easy DIY Meltable Vegan Cheese, 242

Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese, 105

Philadelphia-Style Cheesy Portobello Sandwich, 152

Pimento Cheese Fondue, 185

Savory Cheddar Sausage Bread, 167

Chickpeas

Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77

Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82

Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80

Linda’s Homemade Chickpea Aquafaba, 231

Chiles

Green Chiles Refried Black Beans, 38

Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90

Not Fried Pinto Beans with Guajillo Chiles, 147

Chili

Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30

Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31

Chocolate. See also Cocoa powder

Thick Cardamom Hot Chocolate, 223

Wholesome Chocolate Chip Banana Bread, 175

Cobbler, Berrylicious Biscuit-Topped Fruit, 215

Cocoa powder

Be-My-Valentine Chocolate Oatmeal, 203

The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213

Have-It-Your-Way Brownies, 214

Coconut

Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226

Coconut aminos, 20

Coconut milk

Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64

Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218

Subtly Spicy Peanut Coconut Fondue, 186

Super Moist Double Coconut Cake, 226

Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 52

Coffee

Annie’s Masala Spiced Coffee, 197

Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192

Cooking temperatures, 15

Cooking time, 13, 22

Corn

Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30

Creamed Corn with Truffle Oil, 129

Creamy Corn Chowder, 44

Creamy Corn Spoon Bread, 148

Julie’s Loaded Enchilada Casserole, 90

Veggie Cornbread, 168

Cranberries

Brandied Cranberry Sauce, 248

Cranberry Vanilla Quinoa, 198

Crock materials, 17

Curries

Anu’s Black-Eyed Pea Curry, 79

Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78

Curried Roast Cauliflower, 136

Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126

Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120

D

Desserts, 212

Dumplings, Soy Curls and, 86

E

Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80

Edamame

Mashed Potato Edamame Burrito Filling, 37

soy-free substitute for, 20

Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120

Eggplant

Baigan Bharta (Eggplant Curry), 78

Chinese-Style Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, 71

Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84

Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92

F

Facebook groups, 250

Fennel

Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70

Figs and Port Wine, Tempeh Braised with, 118

Focaccia, Foolproof, 170

French Toast Casserole, Pear and Cardamom, 207

G

Garlic

All-Occasion Roasted Garlic, 234

Chinese-Style Eggplant in Garlic Sauce, 71

Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110

Garlic powder, 21

Ginger

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Gingerbread, 174

Gluten-free diet, 20

Granola

Maple Pecan Granola, 209

Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210

Green beans

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Southern-Style Green Beans, 140

Greens

Asian Greens, 134

Chana Saag (Indian Greens with Chickpeas), 77

Grits Buffet, Big Pot of, 200

H

Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72

Hemp tofu, 20

Herbs, adjusting, 15

Hi gluten wheat flour, 19

I

Ingredients, vegan, 18

Instant Pot, 11, 18, 22

J

Jackfruit

Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64

Jackfruit Carnitas, 40

Mexican Shredded Jackfruit for Tacos and Bowls, 162

K

Kale

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

White Bean and Kale Stew, 29

Ketchup, Homemade Smoky, 246

Kung Pao, 112

L

Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191

Lentil Soup, Split Pea, 26

Lettuce

Asian Lettuce Wraps, 158

No-Honey Tofu Lettuce Wraps, 155

Limes

Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28

Liquid

excess, 21, 92

not enough, 22

for stews, 66

Liquid smoke, 18

Low or no salt diets, 21

M

Main dishes, 111

Mangoes

Caribbean Mango Black Beans, 76

Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218

Manuals, following instructions in, 14

Ma Po Tofu, 116

Marmalade, Balsamic Onion, 234

Meatballs, vegan

Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180

Metal crocks, 17

Milk, nondairy, 18, 20

Millet

Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31

Miso, soy-free, 20

Mushrooms

Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67

Chick’n and Mushroom Casserole, 97

Coconut Soup with Mushrooms and Jackfruit, 64

Hot and Sour Soup, 56

Hungarian Mushroom Soup, 53

King Mushroom BBQ, 164

Kung Pao, 112

Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100

Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110

Philadelphia-Style Cheesy Portobello Sandwich, 152

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Shiitake Congee (Rice Porridge), 106

N

Nondairy milk, 18, 20

Nondairy yogurt, 19

No-time-to-prep dishes, 23

Nutritional yeast, 19

Nuts

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127

Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94

The Best Gluten-Free Walnut Brownies, 213

Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92

Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191

Maple Pecan Granola, 209

Mixed Berry and Almond Granola, 210

Peach Almond Breakfast Polenta, 199

Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156

Spicy Maple Nut Mix, 182

O

Oats

Annie’s Multigrain Breakfast Pudding, 208

Atomic Pecan Loaf, 94

Be-My-Valentine Chocolate Oatmeal, 203

Big Pot of Oats, 204

Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191

Maple Pecan Granola, 209

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, 202

Oil-free vegan diets, 21

Okra

Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68

Onion powder, 21

Onions

Balsamic Onion Marmalade, 234

Batch of Cooked Onions, 233

sautéing, 21, 41

Super-Simple Roasted Veggies, 135

Oranges/orange juice

Citrus Black Bean Soup, 28

Citrus Rosemary Breakfast Bread, 178

Citrus Rum BBQ Sauce, 245

P

Pad Thai, Vegan, 114

Parsnips

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

Pasta/pasta sauce, 98

Extra Creamy Mac and Cheese, 105

Make-Your-Own Marinara Sauce, 99

Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100

Mushroom Lasagna with Creamy Garlic Sauce, 110

Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101

Smoked Tofu and Stars, 59

Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108

Peach Almond Breakfast Polenta, 199

Peanut butter

Subtly Spicy Peanut Coconut Fondue, 186

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Pears

Delicata and Pear Soup, 57

Earl Grey Poached Pears, 222

Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244

Pear and Cardamom French Toast Casserole, 207

Peppers

Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84

Kung Pao, 112

Potato Stuffed Chile Rellenos, 122

Scrambled Tofu with Peppers, 205

Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68

Pesto

Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Pie

Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216

Pimento Cheese Fondue, 185

Pineapple

Pineapple Upside Down Cake, 228

Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120

Pizza from Your Slow Cooker, Perfect, 172

Po’boy, Debris, 151

Polenta, Peach Almond Breakfast, 199

Potatoes

Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67

Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93

Beyond-Easy Not Baked Potatoes, 144

Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82

Creamy Potato Soup, 62

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes, 132

Dill Cabbage Steaks over Roasted Rainbow Potatoes, 124

Mashed Potato Edamame Burrito Filling, 37

Potato Stuffed Chile Rellenos, 122

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74

Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70

Weekend Tofu and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, 206

Puddings

Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218

Turkish Delight Tapioca Pudding, 220

Pumpkin

Fall Harvest Fruit Butter, 244

Perfect Pumpkin Purée, 247

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal, 202

Pumpkin Spice Syrup with Real Pumpkin, 195

Pumpkin White Bean Lasagna, 101

Thai Coconut Pumpkin Soup, 52

Vanilla Maple Pumpkin Latte, 192

Whole-Wheat Pumpkin Gingerbread, 174

Q

Quinoa, 98

Cranberry Vanilla Quinoa, 198

Spanish Quinoa, 143

R

Recipe complexity, variations in, 19

Rice, 98

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127

Annie’s Multigrain Breakfast Pudding, 208

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, 104

Mango Coconut Rice Pudding, 218

Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102

Perfectly Easy Everyday Brown Rice, 236

Shiitake Congee (Rice Porridge), 106

Rice milk, 18

Rosemary

Blueberry Balsamic Meatball Sauce with Rosemary, 180

Citrus Rosemary Breakfast Bread, 178

Slow Cooker Rosemary Whole-Wheat Rolls, 176

Rules for slow cooker use, 14

Rutabaga

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

S

Safety guidelines, 14

Salt-restricted diets, 21

Sandwich and taco fillings, 150

Sausage, vegan

Apple Sage Sausage Patties, 240

Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93

DIY Italian Sausage, 239

Hard Cider and Cabbage Stew, 72

Meatless Sausage and Mushroom Ragu, 100

Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102

Savory Cheddar Sausage Bread, 167

Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage Stuffing, 142

Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68

Sautéing, 17, 21, 41

Seasonings. See also Spices

adjusting, 15, 41, 66

DIY Cajun Seasoning Blend, 232

Seitan, 19, 20

Chick’n and Mushroom Casserole, 97

Debris Po’boy, 151

From-the-Pantry Pot Pie, 88

Golden Seitan, 238

Kung Pao, 112

Mix-and-Match Jambalaya, 102

Thai Yellow Curry Seitan with Pineapple and Edamame, 120

Settings, slow cooker, 15, 16, 17

Shepherd’s pie, Better-Than-the-Classic, 93

Side dishes, 128

Slow cookers

accessories for, 250

advantages of, 11, 13

basics about, 13

Smoked paprika, 18

Snacks and appetizers, 179

Soups, 24, 36, 41

Soy curls, 19

Rustic Soy Curl Stew, 74

Soy Curls and Dumplings, 86

Thai Ginger Peanut Sauce with Veggie or Protein of Your Choice, 32

Vegan Pad Thai, 114

Soy foods, 19. See also specific soy foods

Soy-free diet, 20

Soymilk, 18

Soy sauce substitute, 20

Special diets, 20

Spices

buying, 19

Italian Spice Blend, 232

Spinach Artichoke Dip, 187

Split peas

Split Pea Apple Soup, 25

Split Pea Lentil Soup, 26

Sweet Potato and Chard Dal, 36

Squash. See also Zucchini

Acorn Squash Stuffed with Cranberry-Pecan Rice, 127

Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto, 104

Delicata and Pear Soup, 57

Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84

Sage Walnut Pesto Squash Panini Filling, 156

Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Summer Squash Bisque, 46

Staples, 229

Stews, 29, 66

Stuffing, Slow-Cooked Apple and Sausage, 142

Sweet potatoes

Easy Veggie Chickpea Biryani, 80

Holiday Sweet Potato Casserole, 146

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Spiced Sweet Potato Pudding Cake, 225

Sweet Potato White Bean Soup, 50

Swiss chard

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Sweet Potato and Chard Dal, 36

T

Tapioca Pudding, Turkish Delight, 220

Teff, Millet, and Bean Chili, 31

Tempeh, 20

Asian Lettuce Wraps, 158

Better-Than-the-Classic Shepherd’s Pie, 93

Holiday Tempeh and Sage Loaf, 96

Tempeh Braised with Figs and Port Wine, 118

Tempeh Tornado, 153

Tofu, 20

Asian Tofu Soup, 24

Butternut Squash Dessert Pie with a Kiss of Miso, 216

Hot and Sour Soup, 56

Italian Eggplant Casserole with Cashew-Tofu Ricotta, 92

Ma Po Tofu, 116

No-Honey Tofu Lettuce Wraps, 155

Scrambled Tofu with Peppers, 205

Smoked Tofu and Stars, 59

Sweet-and-Sour Smoked Tofu, 115

Thai Red Curry Tofu and Veggies, 126

Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70

Tofu or Cauliflower Masala, 34

Tofu Taco Filling, 154

Vegan Pad Thai, 114

Verde Almost Anything!, 160

Weekend Tofu and Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole, 206

Tomatillos

Verde Almost Anything!, 160

Tomatoes

Cheater Chili for Impossible Days, 30

Chickpea Cacciatore with Potatoes, 82

Make-Your-Own Marinara Sauce, 99

Preserve-the-Harvest Diced Tomatoes, 241

Rainbow Vegetable Soup, 63

Spaghetti Squash with Balsamic Tomato Sauce, 108

Spring Minestrone with Pesto Parmesan, 48

Tofu Bouillabaisse, 70

Tortilla Soup, 54

Veggie Gumbo with Cheater Roux, 68

Tortilla Soup, 54

Troubleshooting tips, 21

Turnips

Asian-Style Winter Stew, 67

Herbed Carrot and Baby Turnip Soup, 43

Turbodog Root Veggie Soup, 58

U

Undercooked dishes, 22

V

Veggie Soup, What’s in the Freezer?, 27

Vital wheat gluten flour, 19

Y

Yogurt, nondairy, 19

Z

Zucchini

Dianne’s Cannellini Bean Ratatouille, 84

Lemon Zucchini Walnut Oats, 191